Posted on 09/19/2013 5:41:50 PM PDT by James R. Aist
Many in the Christian church today have, at best, a rudimentary understanding of what Jesus was talking about when he said "You must be born again." False teachers are often quick to invent their own concept of "born again" apart from sound biblical information, so be careful to compare what they teach to the Word of God. A good grasp of the biblical teaching on this subject is important to the understanding of how God saves people and transforms their lives – the very essence of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Have something I want to say about this but need to go back and find the source and memory fails me right now.
So back later.
Thanks for the encouragement too, because I was ready to never come back here.
Well, the babies souls anyway.
Yes, indeed, metmom!!
Safe journey and visit.
I wonder if I could have understood it prior to being born again. Perhaps, but not positive.
Thanks for this explanation.
Please stay. I don’t post much but I read here every day cheering you and all the other Christians who are spreading the WORD.
Who wrote this? Not me.
Thanks, bonfire!
It gets discouraging after awhile but I have had a few days rest away from it and will head back into the fray...after sleep. :)
God bless you,
jodyel
EZ 36:25 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. 26 Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances.
The “new heart”, “new spirit”, “heart of flesh” = “new man”, “new creation”, “born again”, “born from above”,...all from God...along with the granting of repentance...leading to Sanctification.
It is because His life is now making your human spirit alive that you can begin to discern the things of the Spirit. God’s Grace grants us momentary insight which we then choose to follow or reject ... but He is ‘long suffering’, fortunately for stubborn men like me. Have a peek at my profile page, and the story of the two little brothers.
There’s nothing new under the sun...
NEVER let those who oppose you, control you.
It's only words on a screen.
However...
Isaiah 55:11 NIV
So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent.
Just be sure to use GOD's words; as they are SURE winners!
I was responding to #126, but managed to click on the #127 To: box.
I'll go re-send it...
WHAT!!??
Born againers denying the WORD??
How AWFUL!!
Why; thems be fightin' words!!!
Thanks, cause I were confused! lol
I know....have someone I care deeply for who is also rejecting and it wears you down at times. But I go away for a little while and then come back to fight another day.
Thank you, my friend!
I will, MHGinTN....always love to hear how God worked in others lives.
Thanks!
Thought it would be your testimony...although the two brothers is great too. Thanks for sharing.
Agreed. Great comment.
Thanks. Weather aside, it was a good trip. I was hoping to see more sun in FL.
Amen...
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